Details

　　Open Date 01/10/2024

　　Requisition Number PRN37384B

　　Job Title Training & Development Specialist

　　Working Title Training Specialist

　　Job Grade E

　　FLSA Code Professional

　　Patient Sensitive Job Code? No

　　Standard Hours per Week 40

　　Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

　　Shift Day

　　Work Schedule Summary

　　Full-time; this position is hybrid (two days per week on campus).

　　Location: Hybrid; The selected candidate must live within driving distance of the University of Utah campus in Salt Lake City, Utah.

　　VP Area President

　　Department 01389 - Financial & Business Services

　　Location Campus

　　City Salt Lake City, UT

　　Type of Recruitment External Posting

　　Pay Rate Range $52,000 to $56,000 DOE

　　Close Date 04/10/2024

　　Open Until Filled No

　　Job Summary

　　The Training and Development Specialist in Financial Services (FS) Training and Development will design, develop, and implement high-quality training programs in various media and modalities on FS budgeting, purchasing, and travel systems and processes. Additionally, this role will deliver instructor-led training as needed. This position reports to the Associate Director of Training and Development in FS and will be part of a larger training team that designs, develops, and implements training programs for university staff and faculty.

　　A successful candidate must possess strong writing skills, interpersonal skills, and the ability to deal with multiple constituencies in a fast-paced, dynamic, team-based work environment. The successful candidate will be someone who thrives on being part of a team, has a passion for learning and teaching others, and loves the challenge of creating engaging content. Additionally, this role will require a candidate to exercise a high level of organization and attention to detail. The ability to collaborate and consult with subject-matter experts on the effective use of learning strategies, web-based resources, multimedia technologies, and instructional applications and systems to improve teaching and learning is essential to this position.

　　FS is a wide-ranging division of the University of Utah that impacts all areas of campus with services including accounting, purchasing, travel, grants and contracts, surplus and stores, and more. Because of our division’s reach, FS employees have a unique opportunity to help the entire U community achieve its mission as the flagship research university in the state of Utah.

　　At the University of Utah employees prosper in a team-oriented environment that emphasizes the values of communication, professionalism, service, stewardship, and engagement.

　　The University of Utah offers a comprehensive benefits package: www.hr.utah.edu/benefits.

　　Notes on Timing:

　　The anticipated start date for this position will be early to mid-March 2024.

　　Responsibilities

　　Designs and develops training curriculum for university staff and faculty.Consults with members of the training team, stakeholders, subject matter experts (SMEs), and system end users to analyze learning objectives, outcomes, and course content.Delivers instructor-led training as needed.Develops and implements evaluation techniques to measure the effectiveness of course content, materials, and overall learning experience.Performs other tasks as assigned by the Associate Director of Training and Development.Minimum Qualifications

　　Bachelor’s degree in a related area or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience). Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills also required.

　　Expertise in content research, instructional design and delivery methods and experience delivering training to high level leaders is strongly preferred.

　　This position is not responsible for providing patient care.

　　Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

　　Preferences

　　Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.Must be organized and able to juggle multiple priorities and tasks.Knowledge of Instructional design best practices and adult learning fundamentals.Experience in a teaching/learning environment.Experience with eLearning authoring tools such as Articulate 360, Vyond, Camtasia, and Creative Cloud Suite.Ability to communicate abstract or technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.Experience working in higher education.Type Benefited Staff

　　Special Instructions Summary

　　Additional Information

　　To inquire about this posting, email: [email protected] (%[email protected]) or call 801-581-2300.

　　The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

　　This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

　　The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.

　　Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

　　The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

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